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The Impact of Problem-Based Learning on Science Learning to Improve Students' Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: A Meta-Analysis Aripin, Nurul; Festiyed; Yerimadesi; Alberida, Heffi; Ahda, Yuni; Mufit, Fatni
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 6 (2025): June
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i6.10051

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This meta-analysis investigates the effectiveness of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in enhancing students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science education. A total of 42 peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2024 were analyzed, covering diverse educational levels and scientific disciplines. The analysis revealed a large average effect size (ES = 0.798; 95% CI: 0.782–0.813), indicating a strong positive impact of PBL. The low standard error (SE = 0.043–0.060) reflects high estimation precision. Statistical tests, including funnel plot symmetry, Trim-and-Fill analysis (p = 0.991), and Egger’s regression test (p = 0.947), confirm the absence of significant publication bias. Moreover, residual heterogeneity was minimal (τ² = 0.000), validating the appropriateness of the fixed-effects model. These findings provide robust empirical evidence that PBL is consistently effective across various contexts in improving students’ 21st-century competencies. The study offers meaningful implications for educators and policymakers in designing science learning strategies that foster higher-order thinking skills.
Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills and Environmental Awareness through Problem-Based Learning: A Meta-Analytical Approach Aripin, Nurul; Kurniati, Tuti; Festiyed, Festiyed; Asrizal, Asrizal; Diliarosta, Skunda; Helendra, Helendra
Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA Vol 25, No 3 (2024): Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Lampung

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This study aims to analyze the influence of the Problem-Based Learning model on the development of students' critical thinking skills and environmental concern through meta-analysis research. Meta-analysis was carried out on 33 relevant national and international articles. Data collection was carried out through a systematic literature search on academic databases such as Sinta, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Eric Journal. Based on the results of the study, it showed an increase in the average pretest score of 67.09 to 80.98 on the posttest, as well as the size effect (ES) which ranged from 0.66 to 0.89. Data shows that the application of PBL is able to improve students' analytical thinking skills while fostering awareness of environmental issues. PBL, as an authentic problem-solving-based model, has a significant positive impact with consistent results at various levels of education, both secondary and tertiary. This study also identifies factors that support the success of PBL, such as learning design, the quality of interaction between students and teachers, and the relevance of the context of the problems presented. With an average error standard of ≈ 0.05, the results of this study have a high level of reliability. These results have important implications for the development of education policies to integrate the PBL model in the curriculum to improve students' critical thinking skills and environmental concerns. This study concludes that PBL is an effective learning strategy in shaping students who are not only intelligent, but also care about environmental sustainability.       Keywords: meta-analysis, problem-based learning, critical thinking, environmental awareness.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23960/jpmipa/v25i3.pp1480-1497